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Boost for DLR extension as it wins public support #Londontransport chiefs have pledged to continue with plans to extend the #DocklandsLightRailway (#DLR) under the #RiverThames to Thamesmead after securing #publicsupport for the scheme. More than four in five people polled across four key locations to the east of the capital supported the #proposals to build two new #stations and a #tunnel in the area. Meanwhile 58% of respondents to a consultation run by Transport for London (#TfL) this year said the extension would make their #localjourneys quicker. The project would see the DLR built out from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside in a bid to unlock #economicgrowth and #newhousing. TfL chief #customer and #strategy officer Alex Williams said the scheme "presents a crucial opportunity to boost connectivity by linking two major growth areas with two new accessible stations". He added: "We will now progress work on plans for the cross-river extension of the DLR, which could see customers benefit from the early 2030s, and continue to discuss funding options with all parties." TfL submitted a strategic outline case to the government in 2023 outlining how the project could boost this part of the capital. An interim outline business case will now be developed over the next six to nine months. TfL said it was "likely draw on funding from the private and public sectors" and aimed to agree an affordable solution by 2025. #Construction could begin as early as 2028, the body added, with the line opened in the "early 2030s". Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said: "I'm pleased to see public support for these plans to extend the DLR to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead, which will unlock huge opportunities for London, support tens of thousands of new homes, deliver new transport connections and boost the economy, supporting the creation of thousands of jobs. "Enabling the infrastructure needed for the capital's growth is key to building a better, more prosperous London for everyone." Khan recently confirmed that he was considering plans for a further extension of the DLR to Belvedere. Article: https://lnkd.in/eabsCxaV

Public consultation shows strong local support to extend DLR in East London. Transport for London's (TfL) public consultation on plans to extend the DLR to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead show the majority of respondents are supportive. Work will now progress on developing the business case. Extending the DLR, says TfL, would support low-carbon developments in Thamesmead and Beckton Riverside, unlocking the delivery of up to 30,000 new homes along the extended route Investment in this scheme would also support a UK-wide supply chain, supporting growth and job creation across the country. According to the newly published consultation report on a cross-river extension of the DLR from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead, via Beckton Riverside, 58% of respondents said the extension would make their journeys quicker around their local area and 75% said it would make journeys into wider east and southeast London easier. The consultation, launched earlier this year, received 1,254 responses from members of the public and 29 from a range of stakeholders including pan-London transport user groups, local businesses, environmental groups, politicians and adjacent boroughs. In addition to the consultation, TfL ran sample polling in locations in Beckton, Gallions Reach, Thamesmead and Abbey Wood where 85% supported or strongly supported the proposals. A new DLR station would be built at Beckton Riverside, with a tunnel built under the River Thames linked to another new DLR station at Thamesmead. It would build on experience from 2009 when the DLR was extended to Woolwich Arsenal, tunnelling beneath the River Thames, with housing growth following in areas including Woolwich, Canning Town, and the Royal Docks... Find out more 👉 https://buff.ly/3X4QY8y #TfL #Transport #London #infrastructure #connectedtransport #intelligentinfrastructure

Great to see this latest project on adoption of common-use in airports. As outlined in the study, most US airports now have the infrastructure in place to enable common-use. Next step is to fully take advantage and start using the space in a more dynamic and flexible way. The potential is huge - we did a recent study on turns per stand per day between US and European airports. The US average is 6.1 turns per day - the comparable figure in Europe is 8.2 turns per day. Several drivers behind this - but the adoption of common-use is for sure one of them!

What makes a #railwaystation safe, and for whom? A research project examining how the built and social environment of railway stations affect the safety and security of travellers has released its final report. The results show that almost one-sixth of passengers have been victims of crime, and one-third feel unsafe while travelling. "The study highlights differences between vulnerable groups of travellers and emphasises the need to adopt measures to create a safer #publictransport environment, which varies depending on whether the station is rural or urban," says Vania Ceccato, a Professor at the Department of Urban Planning and Environment at KTH. "Lack of staff emerged as the leading cause of insecurity in the study, regardless of the passenger group. The primary suggestions for improvement were almost exclusively related to better #security and the ability to get in touch with someone and not be left alone," KTH research engineer Gabriel Gliori adds. The study is funded by Trafikverket and led by KTH Royal Institute of Technology in collaboration with Södertörn University. #crimeprevention #sweden

🌟 On November 27, Univrses will participate in this Trafikverket and InfraSweden webinar to share insights and results from the Connected Road Surface project. As a selected partner, we’ve worked closely with Trafikverket since 2022 to test and refine how our 3DAI™ system uses connected vehicle data to detect pavement damage. With real-time insights on road conditions, the project has demonstrated how data-driven approaches can improve resource allocation and create safer, more resilient roads. “This is a truly game-changing project and we’re proud to have played a key role in it. I’m excited to participate in the webinar to share how 3DAI™ has enabled more frequent road condition updates across Sweden and paved the way for smarter, cost-efficient strategies,” says Jonathan Selbie, CEO of Univrses. Want to learn more? Register to join the webinar 👇 https://lnkd.in/dc8_YkwW #RoadMaintenance #SmartInfrastructure #ConnectedVehicles #SustainableTransport #DataDrivenSolutions #RoadSafety #Innovation #TransportTechnology #InfrastructureInnovation #SmartCities

Great to see the Department for Transport (DfT) pioneering research on the economic impact of #digitaltwins for integrated transport network management. Their report, in association with Arup, outlines substantial benefits for the UK economy, environment, and public—estimated at approximately £850 million over ten years. At Spinview, we’ve been delivering tangible results in this space, partnering with organisations like TfL to bring digital twin technology to life with proven cost savings. Through remote access, maintenance and monitoring solutions digital handovers and more, we're reducing the need for 'boots on the ground,' delivering real efficiencies across asset maintenance, sustainability, and safety. In a world where budgets are stretched and there’s growing pressure to achieve more with less, our field experience at Spinview consistently demonstrates these concrete savings. By enhancing sustainability and optimising resources, we’re proving that digital twin technology can play a vital role in building resilient, sustainable, and efficient infrastructure. #Spinview #DigitalTwins #SmartTransport #Sustainability #Innovation #Efficiency

📢🅿️EPA are excited to release and share our Parking Data Essentials Series documents! The purpose of the EPA Parking Data Essentials (PDE) series is to provide key resources for managing parking data within the framework of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) as mandated by European Union regulations. Serving as a foundational reference for the European parking sector, the PDE aligns with EU objectives in mobility, digital transformation, and sustainability. Parking Data Essentials - Part 1: Introduction to the PDE Series and National Access Points (released Oct 2024) The first document in the PDE series introduces the importance of standardized parking data across the EU. This standardization is driven by the ITS Directive and related Delegated Regulations, which require accessible transport data, including parking information, through National Access Points (NAPs) to foster sustainable mobility. PDE Part 1 offers guidance for European parking sector stakeholders on publishing and accessing parking data via NAPs. It also highlights the advantages of making parking data available, supporting broader goals of efficient, connected, and environmentally friendly transport solutions across the region. To receive a copy of the PDE documents please email Pauline on projects@europeanparking.eu https://lnkd.in/ekVCESRp

MADE Winter 2023/24 Project: Realistic Alternatives: Substituting the Worst Train Connections with Electrified Highways. Author: Lisa Rebecca Schmidt Project Description: The project is concerned with the question: Which routes between German cities are the fastest by car (in comparison to travel by train) and should be electrified for a "quick win" (compared to new train tracks) in climate action? This project makes the recommendation of electrifying the routes Rostock/Villingen-Schwenningen and Rostock/Konstanz. This is based on the attractiveness of train connections on the route and the degree of electrification of the connecting highways. Both routes show significantly longer travel times by train than by car, making the time-sensitive traveler more inclined to choose the car over taking a train. Additionally, the routes show a below-average degree of electrification, suggesting a high potential for improvement when adding new charging stations. The project recommends adding charging stations to the route, which is less costly and time-consuming than modernizing the connecting railways. Report: https://lnkd.in/e3WmVNsm Slides: https://lnkd.in/ezKn64cq Repository: https://lnkd.in/edf3BfnY Reference: Lisa Rebecca Schmidt. Realistic alternatives: Substituting the worst train connections with electrified highways. MADE WS 2023/24. Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg: 2024.

The Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom alongside a consortium led by global engineering consultancy Arup and including the Digital Twin Hub, has published pioneering research on the economic #benefits of #digitaltwins for integrated #transport network management.  The research builds on the DfT Transport Research Innovation Board (TRIB) vision and roadmap to facilitate development of a national ecosystem of federated digital twins to improve the performance of multi-modal transport in the UK by 2035. The report: "Integrated network management digital twin: economic benefits analysis", shows the potential impact of such transport digital twins across the economy, environment and to the public. It estimates the overall benefits of using integrated network management digital twins to provide benefits of approximately c£850 million (of present value in 2010 prices) across a ten-year period. ✅Read more and access the full report: https://lnkd.in/gx9iMgmb ✅Hear about the benefits from Aviation, Maritime and Security Minister, Mike Kane MP below.  Transport for London Transport for West Midlands Portsmouth City Council Transport for Greater Manchester Department for Business and Trade Connected Places Catapult Innovate UK Ryan Hood Kieran Arter Andy Emmonds Paul Darlow Anna Watt Justin Anderson Alexandra Luck Sam Li 李淳方 George Economides

📢 A new report from the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom, alongside a consortium led by Arup and including the Digital Twin Hub, presents pioneering research on the economic benefits of digital twins for integrated transport network management. Find out more 👇 #DigitalTwin #DigitalTwinTechnology #Technology #Innovation